
Balmain
Belted Gathered Waist Shorts
These Balmain shorts are crafted from a linen-cotton blend with a paperbag high waist, gathered silhouette, and wide leg. Key features include a removable tie belt with gold toggle closure, zip fastening with concealed hook, hidden side-seam pockets, and wide turn-up cuffs. Inseam length is 5.5 inches (14 cm), and the shorts are made in Italy.
- Material
- linen-cotton fabric
- Gender
- female
- Style
- smart-casual, paperbag-waist, wide-leg, tailored
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Color
Size
Specifications
Structured linen-blend shorts with gathered high waist and removable tie belt, offering a polished yet effortless silhouette.
Linen-cotton fabric, wide leg, paperbag waist, removable belt with toggle closure, zip and hook closure, side pockets, turn-up cuffs.
- Material
- linen-cotton fabric
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- smart-casual, paperbag-waist, wide-leg, tailored
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts
Additional Attributes
- amplified volume
- structured silhouette
- gathered high waist
- tie belt with gold toggle closure
- linen-cotton fabric blend
- wide leg
- paperbag high waist
- removable tie belt with toggle closure
- zip fastening with concealed hook closure
- hidden side-seam pockets
- wide turn-up cuffs at the hem
- 5.5-inch inseam
- made in Italy
- blurs lines of menswear and womenswear
Product Insights
The Balmain Belted Gathered Waist Shorts, at $1800, offer a leg-lengthening, fashion-forward silhouette with a 5.5-inch inseam and high paperbag waist, secured by an adjustable, removable tie belt with a gold toggle that locks in place. Made in Italy from a 66% linen/34% cotton blend, they are breathable and sustainable, but require dry cleaning and cool ironing to maintain shape; the fabric softens over months of wear, developing a relaxed drape, and is susceptible to permanent shrinkage from sweat or rain. The ivory/cream beige shade pairs with both warm and cool tones, and the shorts anchor a blazer like tailored trousers, offering elevated dressing at under half the price of Valentino.
Verified claims
- Waist fit
- The adjustable belt secures the fit when measured at the natural waist.
- Inseam length
- The 5.5-inch inseam creates a short, fashion-forward silhouette.
- Styling
- 5.5-inch inseam and high paperbag waist create a leg-lengthening, wide silhouette.
- Shape retention
- Linen-cotton blend holds its shape but softens over time to a body-conscious drape.
- Belt function
- Removable tie belt with gold toggle fits various waist sizes and offers two looks.
- Softening
- Becomes softer and more draped with months of wear.
- Care
- Preserve shape with dry cleaning, cool ironing on reverse while damp, and remove belt for storage.
- Breathability
- Natural breathability keeps wearer noticeably cooler during extended summer wear.
- Italian finishing
- Italian textile finishing likely pre-shrunk the linen-cotton fabric for consistent fit.
- Value
- Under half Valentino's price, with Italian linen-cotton and gold toggle belt.
- Sustainability
- Linen cultivation uses minimal irrigation, few pesticides, and absorbs CO2.
- Outfit elevation
- Anchors a blazer and reads like tailored trousers for elevated dressing.
- Color versatility
- Ivory/Cream Beige pairs with both warm and cool tones.
- Linen
- 66% linen/34% cotton; linen is a low-water, low-pesticide, CO2-absorbing crop.
- Origin
- Made in Italy expertise helps the linen-cotton fabric keep its shape after cleaning.
- Shrinkage risk
- Sweat or rain can permanently shrink the shorts; dry cleaning is required.
- Toggle
- Toggle is gold-toned metal, a Balmain signature detail.
- Belt lock
- Toggle locks the belt in place, preventing loosening during wear.
- Shade
- Ivory/Cream Beige is a warm ivory with subtle yellow undertones, compatible with both warm and cool tones.
- Waist adjustability
- Tie belt cinches to fit a range of waist sizes within the labeled size.
- Color and accessories
- Gold toggle and warm ivory color ease coordination with warm and cool tones.
- Drape evolution
- Linen-cotton softens over time, developing a relaxed drape and refined luster.
Product record
- Title
- Belted Gathered Waist Shorts
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 1800 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Loose mid-thigh shorts in a light khaki beige fabric with a wide turned-up cuff hem and front pleating; waistband is partially covered by the shirt above.
- SilhouetteLoose, straight-leg shorts ending mid-thigh with a wide turned-up cuff hem across the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.52 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte woven fabric with a soft, slightly textured look consistent across the shorts' surface.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.52 · w 0.56 · h 0.25 (medium) - Front constructionVisible front pleats at the upper front panels creating a relaxed, fuller front profile; no visible external fastening on the front due to shirt overlap.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (medium) - WaistbandWaistband is partially covered by the shirt; slight horizontal gathering is visible at the waistband area under the shirt.Partial
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium) - Side pocketsIn-seam side pockets are suggested by shallow openings at the side seams but pocket bags are not visible inside.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (low); x 0.70 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (low)
Other
Studio front-facing full-body shot of a standing male model cropped at the neck, neutral light gray seamless background, soft diffuse lighting with minimal shadows. The model wears additional garments and sandals; leg positioning is relaxed and symmetrical.
- Shot compositionFront-facing full-body studio shot showing the model from just above the collarbone to the feet, centered in frame.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and faint shadow cast to the right of the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Visible additional garmentsModel is wearing a textured open-front beige knit cardigan, a navy buttoned shirt with vertical white text panels, and dark brown braided-strap sandals; these garments are not part of the shorts but are visible in the image.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Shirt text panel transcription 1“LE SOLEIL”
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.40 (high) - Shirt text panel transcription 2“ET LA MER”
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.40 (high) - Image limitationsTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame; fine texture details on small elements such as stitching are not fully resolved at this scale.
Colors
light khaki beige· shorts fabric#C5AB94- SilhouetteLoose, straight-leg shorts ending mid-thigh with a wide turned-up cuff hem across the leg openings.
- 02

Product
Front view of beige knee-length shorts with a gathered, belted high waist, front pleats, side pockets, and wide turned-up cuffs. A matching fabric belt with a small gold circular buckle is threaded through belt loops.
- Silhouette and cutLoose, knee-length shorts with a relaxed, slightly A-line silhouette and wide turned-up cuff at each leg opening.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.45 (high) - Waist constructionGathered high waist with visible fabric gather and multiple belt loops around the waistband.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.15 (high) - Belt detailMatching fabric belt wrapped twice through loops, terminating in a small gold circular buckle with a hooked pin.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.09 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Front pleatsTwo vertical front pleats on each side starting at the waistband and extending down toward the thigh.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Fly seamCenter front seam consistent with a concealed fly; seam visible as a vertical stitch line.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.10 · h 0.15 (high) - Side pocketsInset side pockets with openings angled slightly toward the front; right pocket partially occupied by the model's hand.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, slightly textured woven fabric with soft drape consistent with a medium-weight natural fiber; small surface creasing visible.
Other
Studio shot showing the product worn on a model from waist to feet against a neutral light-gray background. Model is standing with feet slightly apart wearing flip-flops; top of a navy patterned shirt is visible cropped above the waistband. Soft, even studio lighting produces minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionCropped full-frontal view of model from just below the chest to feet, centered in frame.
- Background and lightingPlain light-gray seamless background with even, diffused studio lighting and soft shadow under the feet.
- Visible props and stylingModel wearing patterned navy shirt tucked into the shorts and dark brown beaded flip-flops; the model's hands are partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.35 · y 0.75 · w 0.30 · h 0.24 (high)
Colors
warm beige· shorts body#C9AE99warm beige· fabric belt#C9AE99warm gold· belt buckle#BA9C85- Silhouette and cutLoose, knee-length shorts with a relaxed, slightly A-line silhouette and wide turned-up cuff at each leg opening.
- 03

Product
Rear view of knee-length, loose-fit gathered-waist shorts in a light beige woven fabric with a wide folded hem, high gathered waistband with belt and belt loops, vertical back pleats, and a visible side seam pocket on the right.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, A-line knee-length shorts seen from the rear with a wide folded hem that creates a cuffed appearance.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.17 · w 0.72 · h 0.47 (high) - Waistband and beltHigh, gathered waistband made from the same fabric with horizontal fabric belt threaded through belt loops and wrapped once above the waistband.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.05 · w 0.52 · h 0.16 (high) - Back constructionTwo vertical back pleats/pressed folds running from the waistband down toward the seat, with a central vertical seam visible between them.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.26 (high) - Side pocketRight-side seam pocket opening visible at hip level with a vertical edge and slight fold where hand rests near the pocket.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven midweight fabric with a smooth, slightly textured finish and soft drape; fabric shows natural folds and small creasing at pleats and hem.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Hem detailWide turned-up hem cuff with visible topstitching line near the cuff edge running around the leg openings.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from mid-back to feet against a neutral light gray background; model wears sandals and a partially visible dark top. Even lighting with soft shadows to the right and below.
- Shot compositionFramed from mid-back of the torso down to the feet, centered on the shorts and legs, with crop cutting off the model's upper back and head.
- Background and surfaceSmooth neutral light gray seamless studio background and floor with a subtle cast shadow beneath the model to the right.
- Visible propsModel is wearing dark brown beaded-strap slide sandals that are not part of the product being described.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - LightingSoft, even studio lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows and consistent color rendering across the fabric.
Colors
light beige· shorts and waistband#C9AE99- Overall silhouetteLoose, A-line knee-length shorts seen from the rear with a wide folded hem that creates a cuffed appearance.